Utah Mammoth at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Washington Capitals on Mar 03, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 3, Washington Capitals 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 3 |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14:22 | 0.62 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:35 | 0.06 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.12 | 1.25 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:12 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:23 | UTA | Mikhail Sergachev | Clayton Keller, Dylan Guenther | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 19:27 | WSH | Pierre-Luc Dubois | Rasmus Sandin | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 18:24 | UTA | JJ Peterka | Logan Cooley, Sean Durzi | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 06:31 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Dylan Strome, Jakob Chychrun | 5v4 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.91 | 2.91 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 58.2% | 41.8% |
| Power play | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 28 |
| Blocks | 15 | 36 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14:22 | 0.62 | 1.44 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.12 | 1.25 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.02 | 1.24 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.29 | 1.02 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:33 | 0.16 | 0.88 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:58 | 0.01 | 0.47 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.51 | 0.44 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:51 | 0.05 | 0.41 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:24 | 0.07 | 0.30 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:27 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.31 | 0.24 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.19 | 0.13 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:33 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:35 | 0.06 | 1.43 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:09 | 0.68 | 1.14 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:16 | 0.15 | 0.67 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.08 | 0.53 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:25 | 0.35 | 0.37 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.18 | 0.32 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.08 | 0.31 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:47 | 0.11 | 0.27 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:52 | 0.47 | 0.01 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:02 | 0.02 | -0.19 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.02 | -0.22 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:25 | 0.40 | -0.31 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.03 | -0.42 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.61 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.53 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Washington Capitals 3–2 on Mar 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 2.91 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.91 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Utah Mammoth took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
JJ Peterka led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 23 of 25, worth 0.61 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Washington Capitals game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Washington Capitals 3–2 on Mar 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 3, Washington Capitals 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — JJ Peterka led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 2.91 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.91, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 23 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 25. High-danger chances went 14 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 23 of 25 (0.61 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 20 of 23 (-0.53 goals saved above expected).